The Great Escape

#This original oil painting is currently available through Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, Australia.

Viewing and purchase can be arranged through:  https://www.lethbridgegallery.com/artwork/the-great-escape-by-tara-spicer-53

Original Oil Painting on Raw Gallery Linen

122cm x 122cm

In this captivating piece, I invite viewers into a moment of quiet anticipation. The central figure stands with her back to the viewer, symbolizing both curiosity and strength, hands confidently tucked into her pockets as she gazes at the airplane cutting through the vast, cloud-strewn sky. Her stance reflects a sense of self-assuredness, while the open landscape conveys freedom, possibility, and the serenity of open spaces.

The painting explores the relationship between human aspiration and nature, with the airplane signifying adventure, progress, and the endless pursuit of dreams. Yet, the figure remains grounded, observing with calm reverence. This juxtaposition between the grounded human form and the soaring plane invites contemplation on our desires to both explore the unknown and remain connected to our roots.

The muted tones and soft brushstrokes of the wheat field contrast against the dynamic energy of the sky, capturing a moment that is both timeless and filled with quiet wonder. I chose to depict the figure in simple, casual clothing to emphasize the universality of this experience—a reminder that moments of awe and reflection are accessible to all of us.

Collectors of this piece will find it to be an exploration of dualities: movement and stillness, sky and earth, the personal and the universal. It’s a piece that encourages reflection on where we stand in relation to our dreams and the vast possibilities of life.